January 10, 2023

All School Mass Friday

We will have All School Mass Friday, January 13. Students should wear their full-dress uniforms. There will be an optional daily Mass before school on Wednesday, January 11, in the Chapel at 7:10 a.m.

January Service Project

Pre-Kindergarten is collecting cereal boxes for local food pantries. Please help them by bringing in any unopened cereal box to school and placing them in them bins outside of the pre-kindergarten rooms.

*Click on the button below for more Faith Focus information. You can find the monthly virtue, Saints of the month, and service projects.

Guest Speaker - Jessie Funk

Please save the date and plan to join us on February 14 for Jessie Funk. She is a therapeutic coach and the Kindness Crew director for the nonprofit organization, Think Kindness. Jessie will be speaking about emotional well-being and knowing your worth. She will be speaking throughout the day to students as well. Stay tuned for further details.

Current Student Re-Enrollment 2023-2024

Online re-enrollment forms/contract for the 2023-2024 school year were emailed to current PK-7th grade parent's primary email address on Tuesday, January 3. The online forms/contract and deposit will be due by Friday, January 13th. This is for current students only. If you did not receive the email or have any questions please email Jessica Ande at jande@jp2.org if you have any questions.

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

StJPII will be closed on Monday, January 16 in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.

Cafeteria Balance 

Please make sure your student has adequate funds in their lunch account. Check your students ECI balance and add money when needed. You can send a check with your student or click on the button below. When sending a check, please make the check out to ECI. Thank you!

Bidding with Bernie

“Bidding with Bernie,” StJPII’s Online Auction, is coming soon! The auction will begin on March 1^st and end on March 7^th. We’re offering our annual items and adding some new ones so be sure to save the date and stay tuned for more information!

Lost and Found

Have you lost something important? The front office has recovered several valuable personal items, including jewelry, watches, and prescription glasses. Please contact the front office to reclaim your belongings. 

7th Grade Parent Meeting

There will be a meeting for 7th grade parents on Thursday, January 12 at 6:00 p.m. in St. Jude Hall to prepare for the 8th grade year, which includes the Washington DC trip in the fall and graduation. We ask that at least one parent from each family please attend this important meeting.

8th Grade Yearbook Recognition Ad

Want to give your Class of 2023 graduate something to commemorate their time at StJPII? Order an 8th-grade Yearbook ad for your graduate. Flyers were sent home in Tuesday folders today, January 10, 2023. Payments and ad design will be completed through Jostens's website. You will be able to design your own ad by selecting a template and adding your own pictures and message.

A pdf version of the flyer can also be accessed via the link below.  The deadline for orders is Friday, February 3, 2023! Thank you for honoring your 2023 8th grade Graduate and supporting The Spirit Yearbook! Questions? Contact Mrs. Abad at kabad@jp2.org.  

Talent on the Plaza

Thank you to all students who showed interest in participating in Talent on the Plaza! The next step in the audition process is virtual auditions. 

Students will submit an audition video of their performance for tryouts. As your audition tape will be what the judges use to make their decision, please dress in your costume and give your best performance possible. Group act videos should be no longer than 3 minutes. Solo act videos should be no longer than 2 minutes. A student may audition for one solo act and/or one group act. Videos must be given to Ms. Fama on a flashdrive by Tuesday, Jan. 17th by 3:30 PM. Please put your flash drive in a baggie with your name, grade level, and homeroom teacher on it. Any students who have not handed in their flashdrive by the deadline will not be considered for this year’s show. A panel of judges will convene after school to view audition tapes and letters with tryout results will be sent home with students on Jan. 20th. Thank you for your interest in this year's Talent on the Plaza! We are looking forward to scouting StJPII's best talent for our show! 

STUCO Store

The STUCO store is open on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7:40 to 7:55. This is an easy place for students to replenish their school supplies as they lose materials or run out of something. Please click here for the STUCO Store product list and prices. Money raised from the STUCO store is used to sponsor various community events throughout the year. Thank you for supporting the Student Council! 

Sunday, January 30 - Friday, February 3

Stay tuned for all the fun things we have planned! Featuring Family Bingo night and Talent on the Plaza!

Used Uniform Sale

Did your kiddo outgrow their uniforms over the Christmas break? If your student is in need of uniforms, please come out to the Used Uniform Sale on January 12, from 8:30-11:00 a.m. Feel free to email any specific questions or request to useduniform@jp2.org.

International Festival 2023

We are proud to showcase the many cultures represented at StJPII! Mark your calendar for a fun Family night filled with multicultural food, artifacts, clothing, photos, and performances. Plan to come out Friday, January 20, 6:00-8:00 p.m.

Steps for Students

Come out and support StJPII on February 11, 2023 in downtown Houston at the Steps for Students 5K. This run/walking event is to raise awareness and support for Catholic Education. Click below to register.

*Any student who registers gets a free shoe pass and a chance to win P.E. Teacher for the Day! Also the price will go up after January 31st so register TODAY!*

PTO Meeting

Please join us for our PTO meeting tomorrow, Wednesday, January 11 at 8:30 a.m. in St. Jude Hall. If you have any questions please contact Amber Leech at PTO@jp2.org.  Please remember to park along Parkway Plaza if you will be attending the meeting.

Spirit Night at Russo's Pizzeria

Families are invited to patronize our neighborhood Russo Pizzeria tomorrow, Wednesday, January 11 from 11:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Dine in, take out, or delivery, for every order Russo's gives back 20% to the school. Please thank them for this wonderful partnership!

Elementary Athletics

Elementary Basketball season starts this Saturday! Good luck to our little Saints and a HUGE thank you to our volunteer Coaches!!!!

Middle School Athletics

We are keeping busy in Middle School Athletics! Our Basketball teams have had an incredible season thus far! Our season ends in just a few weeks and we are looking at BOTH the Boys & the Girls Varsity teams making the GHCAA playoff's! Please check out the Athletic calendar for our HOME games and come out and support our SAINTS!! With that said, Spring sports are around the corner!

Baseball & Softball tryouts will be held on Jan 23rd & Jan 24th from 4:00-5:30 pm.

Baseball Tryouts~

Day 1: will be held here on campus, 4:00-5:30 p.m.

Day 2: Jan 24th, it will be held at MALL (Memorial Ashford Little League 12900 Westmere Dr.) on the Majors Field.

Softball Tryouts

Both days of Softball will be held over at MAGSA, 4:00-5:30 pm.

More detailed information is on the athletic calendar so please take a look at it so you are aware of the expectations. Current Basketball athletes will have tryout's once their season is over.

Lacrosse is back!!

Boys lacrosse tryout's will be held Jan 30th & 31st from 4:00-5:30pm here on campus. We are opening Boys Lacrosse up to 5th graders in addition to 6th-8th grade.

Girls Lacrosse will tryout on Feb 1st & 2nd from 4:00-5:30 here on campus as well. 

A few important reminders:

*You must have your own equipment for all sport tryouts.

*You must attend both days of tryouts

*You must have a physical on file with Mrs Aertker

*We kindly ask parents to remember that for ALL MS sports, tryouts are closed to parents attending

Spring Chapelwood Volleyball is open for registration!!!!

We are hoping to see interest from 4th through 8th grade girls to play in the league! It is run in the same format as WHCSA sports, practices are 1-2 days a week, games are on Saturdays, coaches are volunteer parents! 

***Coach Linhardt will offer a 1 day camp on Sunday Jan 22nd for 4th & 5th grade Girls! Please go to the Athletic calendar and click on the event for more info.***

Cross Country coming soon!

Share Your Basketball Photos

We love to see your photos of our saints in action! If you get a great shot at practice or a game, please share with StJPII! Your photo(s) may be featured on social media or in The Spirit yearbook. Please upload them directly using the button below.

After School Activities

Check the school calendar for the spring semester schedule.

Click on the various links to see club flyers, contact information, and online registration.

• Robotics  (K-5th) - register online with American Robotics Academy
• Art Club & Mini Art Club – Registration will be available next semester